Which statement about communication is true?

• A. Communication involves only the sending of information.
• B. The sender's tone never affects how a message is received.
• C. People listen through filters that often block communication.
• D. The believability of communication depends only on the words spoken.

Answer: (C)

Communication is a dynamic exchange where the receiver actively interprets the message. People listen through filters—our experiences, beliefs, culture, and current mood—that shape attention and interpretation. Those filters can block or distort what is heard, leading to misunderstandings even when the words are clear. This is why tone, timing, and nonverbal cues matter, because they ride alongside the words and influence how the message is received. The other statements oversimplify or misstate how communication works: sending information isn't enough, tone can affect reception, and believability isn't determined solely by the words spoken. Therefore, the true statement is that listeners operate through filters that can block communication.